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Senior Technician Limpopo

Position Title             : Senior Technician (Development)

Report Line                : Sectional Lead: Technical Services

Division                      :  RRTO

Scale Code                :  402 (Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)

Position Id                 : 60018325

Closing Date: 18 September 2025

 MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute (technical) submissions to Divisional Strategy in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
• Contribute to the business strategical requirement to develop the Opex and Capex investments
• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
• Participate in Capex project and system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions.
• Submission of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
• Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability.
• Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed.
• Long-term Capex motivational planning assistance
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability.
• Above average rating of SLA
• Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
• Adhere to service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them.
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required.
• Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %
• Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on-air systems)
• Effective technical advice & support to users in order to reduce downtime.
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults.
• Compliance of upgrades with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications to ensure integrations with internal broadcasts systems.
• Participating in preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability.
• Contributing and implementing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in dialog with digital partners to create resolutions with principal team members.
• Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures.
• Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans.
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures.
• Compliance with OEM software licenses
• SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity.
• 95% of assets verified annually.
• Participate in annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
• Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
• Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance.
• Technical assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best alternative options.
• Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints.
• Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
• Performance agreements with manager annually
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
• Ad-hoc technical and operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6)
• BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification ( will be an Advantage)
• Driver’s License: OB – Code 10
• Driver’s License: minimum B (specific to the Job Profile)
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in the technical broadcast environment, of the 3 years a minimum of 1 year at a shift/standby competence (full performer) Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
• IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

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Sectional Lead: OB Technical

Position Title             : Sectional Lead: OB Technical

Report Line                :  Manager: Outside Broadcast

Division                      :  Technology

Scale Code                :  300 ( Peromnes 7, Paterson D1)

Position ID                 :  60018530

Closing Date: 18 September 2025

Main purpose of position

Manage resources, facilities, finance, equipment of OB Units Section in order to contribute to effective / efficient production/ broadcast support in line with industry standards and customer requirements

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• To ensure facility /resource availability target are met
• Achievement of agreed targets on 20/80 principle (key deliverables)
• Production in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards
• Monthly report to bean accurate reflection of status on deliverables
• Project completion in time and within approved budget
• Accurate reporting on project status
• Set service delivery standards and lead team to achieve them
• Facilitate updated SOP’s to promote best practice
• Less than agreed fault targets
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FINANCE & PLANNING

• On time completion of operational budget
• Accurate inputs to Capital budget
• Proper investigation and acceptable explanation of any budget variances

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Accurate identification of and compliance with customer/production needs
• Customer queries/complaints resolved in accordance with OB service standards
• Functional advice/support to facilitate good customer service and improve service delivery
• Above average rating of SLA

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Formal performance contracting and reviews with each staff member
• Effective and efficient utilisation of team members in accordance with production requirements to ensure delivery
• Training and development done according to WSP and performance contract
• Individual Development Plan (IDP) for each team ember annually

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Optimal (agreed%) availability of facilities
• Loss control targets
•  Assets verified annually according to target set
• In time completion of maintenance/repairs
• Compliance with quality standards
• Compliance with health and safety standards
• Verification of timesheets in accordance with company policy
• Grievances, queries, complaints and disciplinary matter resolved in accordance to SABC labour policy

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 Year Technical National Diploma (Electronics –Light Current) (NQF6).
• Valid Code EB Driver’s License.

 EXPERIENCE

• 4 years broadcast experience at supervisory or supervisory/specialist level

KNOWLEDGE

•           Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations

•           Good understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting production environment

•           Understanding of broadcast standards

•           Advanced understanding of customer requirements

•           Providing Technical/Operational Support & Advice

•           Developing a Disaster Recovery / Contingency Plan

•           Knowledge and understanding of SABC Financial Policy/Procedures

•           Knowledge and understanding of SABC HR Policy/Procedures

•           Knowledge and understanding of SABC Supply Chain Policy/Procedures

•           Knowledge and understanding of ScheduAll

•           Knowledge and understanding of SAP

•           Knowledge and understanding of contracts

•           Knowledge & understanding of file formats

•           Knowledge & understanding of different audio & video formats

•           Knowledge & understanding of OHS Act

•           Knowledge & understanding of IT principles

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Librarian (Record)

DIVISION:                           TECHNOLOGY (GP)

POSITION:                           RECORD LIBRARIAN

DEPARTMENT:                   INFORMATION LIBRARY

SCALE CODE:                      404

REPORT LINE:                    SECTIONAL LEAD: INFORMATION LIBRARY

POSITION ID:                     60018730

                                                                                         CLOSIND DATE: 17 SEPTEMBER 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Maintenance of Record Library: acquisition, appraisal, cataloguing and preserving of SABC music collection in order to support broadcast content.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collect, process and research catalogued items/material.
• Perform daily accurate capturing of CD information on Library database in line with library registration form and instruction.
• Ensure correct generation of shelve number through system.
• Paste barcodes with unique shelve number on CD, disc and box.
• Preserve cultural heritage in accordance with record library standards.
• Gather sufficient detail information in order to determine customer requirements.
• Document action in order to successfully research and acquire music.
• Follow up on customer requests as per record library service standards.
• Perform in-time research of anticipated information requests (SDI function)
• Compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Copyright Act
• Compliance with archival best practice
• Compliance with disaster/ recovery /contingency plan
• Maintain, repair and retrieve information in compliance with relevant SOP.
• Perform Library administration.
• Ensure classification of CD information in accordance with record library best practice
• Accurate tracking and submission of CD information from vendors /shops (e.g. artist, composer, publisher)
• Ensure that there is no duplicate information on database.
• Correct shelving of CD’s and CD boxes in accordance with SOP
• Provide monthly submission of reports/ information/ statistics in required format as per Manager request.
• Perform stock counts in accordance with schedules and SABC procedures and ensure nil variance between actual and counted stock items.
• Address all customer queries/ complaints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Music Degree (NQF 7)
• One year’s library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information, library computerization and information retrieval systems.
• Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Priority/preference will be given to people living with a disability and females.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of current affairs
• Knowledge of information retrieval systems
• Knowledge and understanding of library services best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of library developments and trends.
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems.
• Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards.
• Wide general knowledgeDIVISION:                           TECHNOLOGY (GP)POSITION:                           RECORD LIBRARIANDEPARTMENT:                   INFORMATION LIBRARYSCALE CODE:                      404REPORT LINE:                    SECTIONAL LEAD: INFORMATION LIBRARYPOSITION ID:                     60018730 MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITIONMaintenance of Record Library: acquisition, appraisal, cataloguing and preserving of SABC music collection in order to support broadcast content. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Collect, process and research catalogued items/material.
• Perform daily accurate capturing of CD information on Library database in line with library registration form and instruction.
• Ensure correct generation of shelve number through system.
• Paste barcodes with unique shelve number on CD, disc and box.
• Preserve cultural heritage in accordance with record library standards.
• Gather sufficient detail information in order to determine customer requirements.
• Document action in order to successfully research and acquire music.
• Follow up on customer requests as per record library service standards.
• Perform in-time research of anticipated information requests (SDI function)
• Compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Copyright Act
• Compliance with archival best practice
• Compliance with disaster/ recovery /contingency plan
• Maintain, repair and retrieve information in compliance with relevant SOP.
• Perform Library administration.
• Ensure classification of CD information in accordance with record library best practice
• Accurate tracking and submission of CD information from vendors /shops (e.g. artist, composer, publisher)
• Ensure that there is no duplicate information on database.
• Correct shelving of CD’s and CD boxes in accordance with SOP
• Provide monthly submission of reports/ information/ statistics in required format as per Manager request.
• Perform stock counts in accordance with schedules and SABC procedures and ensure nil variance between actual and counted stock items.
• Address all customer queries/ complaints.
•   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Music Degree (NQF 7)
• One year’s library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information, library computerization and information retrieval systems.
• Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Priority/preference will be given to people living with a disability and females.
•   KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of current affairs
• Knowledge of information retrieval systems
• Knowledge and understanding of library services best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of library developments and trends.
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems.
• Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards.
• Wide general knowledge

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Artisan:Painter

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CLOSING DATE: 16 SEPTEMBER 2025

Position Title         : Artisan: Painter

Report Line            : Team Leader: Civil Engineering

Division                 :  Finance

Scale Code            :  404 ( Peromnes 11,Paterson C1)

Position Id             : 60017866                                                

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To carry out the general building maintenance painting and decoration inside and outside buildings, perform general maintenance of building structures in line with maintenance schedule, ad-hoc repairs of building facilities.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

• Undertake periodic painting of walls, roofs, floors, ceilings, storerooms, workshops, plant rooms, offices, ablution facilities, signage, parking & etc
• Carry out routine general building maintenance as per schedule to ensure equipment is kept in working order
• Undertake housekeeping and ensure log books are kept up-to-date
• Undertake installations, minor repairs and modifications as when required necessary to ensure that the equipment works according to set standards
• On-the-job training of staff in basic skills to ensure that the department’s work is done efficiently
• Assist with maintaining the performance and appearance of building offices to specification for optimal use.
• Participate and motivate and developing the maintenance team (technical assistants)
• Implement maintenance plans for buildings
• Oversee minor and major projects
• Co-ordination role in contracts
• Organise, plan and control operational activities
• Carry out quality checks
• Set up and control Maintenance schedules and formulate daily routines
• Execute maintenance according to plan & Budget
• Fault finding repair work in line with developed repair methodology
• Conduct daily inspections and assessment of building structures (walls, doors, roofs floors etc)
• Compile lists of required material and control material 
• Ensure cleanness of storerooms, workshops, parking facilities and general
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly maintenance activity reports

2. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Maintain effective health and safety environment,
• Completion of risk assessments of the department
• Conduct tool box talks
• Monitor and enforce safety legal requirements on all machinery
• Ensure compliance to OHS act
• Ensure compliance to NKP act
• Compliance to Procurement processes
• Ensure compliance to SABC policies
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all stakeholder documents at all times

3. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Assist management in sourcing equipment and materials required.
• Assist management to draw up the operational and capital replacement budgets.
• Keep abreast of latest plumbing developments and technology.

4. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Painter Artisan (Minimum of NTC3 or N3 & Trade Test Certificate) or relevant qualification (NQF Level 4)
• 5 Years’ experience in painting, maintenance and building environment.
• Experience in general building maintenance systems.

5. KNOWLEDGE

• Follow building plans and blueprints
• Teamwork
• Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. 
• Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.
• Uses machinery and equipment safely. 
• Doesn’t put self or others at risk of injury. 
• Understanding of potential dangers in the workplace.
• Keep abreast with latest developments and technology.

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